The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-06-18
n r E,emsntarr ANA Hlgn gohool Reunion


In aeceptance of invitations issued several
weeks previous, n number of students and ex.
students of the Union Bridge Elementary and
High School assembled in the schooroom on
Friday evening, June 10th, to celebrate the
second reunion of the school. The room was
tastelully decorated and upon entering the
first thing which greeted the eye was the word
WELCOME in large letters of evergreen, ar
ranged in semi circular form upon the wall.
Under this figures, similarly designed, repre-
scented the years lSS4-1SS7, as typical OF the
period of the schools existence, and an effort
to recall the years thus linked. In the centre
of the room was long table, ladened with
luscious fruit, to tempt the appetite, while the
numerous vases of flowers lent beauty to the
whole, and filled the air with delicious fra
GRANGE.
After the students, about eighty in number,
and the invited guests, among whom were
Rev. J. Earle Maloy and wife and Mr.. Ora
ham Maloy, had assembled, the program was
begun. The exercises were opened by Miss
Rosa Smith, who spoke first. that, as she said,
''the larger ones might not be bdShfh when
they arose to speak, An address of well
come was cordially delivered by Mr.. X. Sto-
ner, who spoke as follows:
II have been chosen on the occasion OF this re-
union to extend greeting to all of those connected
with the school who may have seen fit to come and
indulge in the pleasures of this evening. While
appreciate the privilege that recalls to memory so
many very pleasant reeollectons of the past, feel
that / am poorly equipped on an occasion of this
kind to express in appropriate terms the sentiment
that should emanGte from scholar to teachers,
schoolmates and classmatcs-an occasion when our
instructors have thrown aside the mantle OF supe-
riorty that teachers students and eX-students may
meet one common level to discuss the past, pre-
diet the future, and mingle for several hours in
cial intercourse while partaking of the bountiful
collation. provided by our instructors. To many of
M
celebration of the close of your school duties and
the announcement of your commencement oflife;
and you go forth with the actual duties OF life, bat
thing the difficulties You may encounter struggling
10 resist the temptations that may invite you. Let
batefield clad In the armor that has been tried by
our ancestors in their triumphs in many hard
fought battles With truth, integrity and right as
our weapons. we can bid defiance TO the schemes
of willy politicians and in every struggle carry oil
the Yictor's laures.
When the tolling of the . O'Clock bell at the
Union Bridge High School announced that teachers,
were ready for business, and Outlines things waxed
warm, meIhought the printer had been up the pre-
vious night in search of his DEVIL or perhaps, the
late hours of the beauX had disturbed the usual
genial and tranquil temper Of the instructress. All
these incidents will be but as myths to memory
but among the pleasant recollectons of our rela-
tonship with U. b. High School, hope we may all
be able TO look upon this evenings festival with
little degree of pleasure. that it may be bright page
noting the commencement of long and successful
life.'
To this Mr.. P. F. Pfoutz responded in his
usual genial style by the following;
Gan invitation to speak upon this occasion, al
ance of which cannot but afford me the highest
qualification But the pleasure is greatly alloyed by
the reflection OF my inability to perform II aPpro-
priately. We have been heartily welcomed this
evening, and desire to thank my honored friend,
the Captain of Plymouth for the cordial words
with which he has greeted us assure you have
looked forward to this reunion with bright antci-
pations; and when, upon its arrival, find female
ioveliness lending its enchantment to the scene,
IN mas en-
resented; and surely it will strengthen the ties of
friendship and brighten this occasion. am sure,
my friends there is none among Us b4t will ever
think with fond remembrance of the days spent in
attendance upon this school, Those days are past
upon the battlefield Of life soon the conflict will be
actually begun: let forward be the war-crY. and let
not the efforts of the enyious and pnprneipled dis
courage u.s. mar our happiness or lessen our trust in
the One who watcheth over ALL When we retire
from the world may our light shine rs luminary
TO the struggling youths who shall follow US; and
may we be in the sunshine of life as vines and
flowers, but in the storms oaks and rocks To the
ladies. whom ! regard as the most beautiful crea-
verse, wish that the path you may choose may be
decked with flowers that Christian virtues may find
within you a responsive echo, and that the gentle
men who shall choose you to scatter sunshine
around that one dear spot called home may never
have reason to regret their choice. We halt to-
night my friends in the great journey of lie 10 say
farewell to the principal of this school, while from
all around arises a cloud of witnesses, testlfying
their gratitude to him for the earnest work in behalf
of the struggling student. May he rest with the
surance that the best shes Of all attend him. and
a hope that a long life of health and happiness be
before him To the one who will succeed him
am sure that among her many friends none more
than wishes her great success; and let it suffice to
say that that indomitabe energy so characteristic
of her. backed by solid accomplishments and a
special tact for the work in hand recognizes none
other than success. In conclusion, may we ever
love TO think, speak and live in charity with each
other, that LIES latest hours may be sweetened
by the recollectons of such forbearance as we in
yoke from Him into whose presence we hasten. To
friendships shrine let this token be offered; let her
name be engraved upon every heart may her sem
HE IN ff hS boGg be Sas ad Sy not
shadow OF pain nor cloud a SORROW gatheF In tha
horizon of the future to mar your happiness or
G SRss' your ''i'FF"'' '"''' - ""O' ~ COW
A Duet, Robin Adair, by Misses C. T..
DUNN and A. o. Myers, was very well rem
dered. reading, Selling the Farm, by Miss
Lula Norris, creditably performed, was fol-
lowed by piece of music composed for the
occasion, and snng by the school TO the tune
of Aud Lang Syne. Passing Away, by Miss
G. E. DUNN, was delivered in u way which
displayed her ability.
Mr.. Reisler then made few very appro-
pirate remarks, in which he spoke Of the
pleasant relations that had always existed
between him and his pupils, and of the plea
sure it gave him, in contemplating his work,
to know of the successful careers Of many to
whom he has given instruction. He spoke,
with no degree of self. emolument, however,
of the success which has crowned his uRoeas.
ing efforts, and babe the students be jealous
in the pursuit oftheir labors. He placed before
them the ever-apparent need of a thorough
education, and gave them as their watehwcrd
his own keynote to success, o knowledge of
duty and firm determination to perform it,
regardless of the effort necessary thereto. He
then spoke in kind and very commendatory
terms of the new principal, Miss F. E. Wilson,
and babe farewell to his pupils, wishing them
a successful future.
Mis-. Wilsal, then, in a few remarks, rem
dered her high appreciation OF the tributes of
respect paid her, both by Mr.. Reisler and the
pupils; and as parting counsel to those who
have entered their several fields of labor she
spoke of the responsible part which each one
is called to perform on the stage of human
existence. She babe them remember that
life may be as one prescribed circle, around
WHICH the path from day to day remains the
same mon6toaGgs rlItiIe, or for them as an
overwhelming circle, sending out influence
to promote not personal welfare alone, but an
fraught with unlimited possibilities
Having briefly outlined her plans for the
coming scholastic year, she closed her ro-
marks by expressing the hope that Mr. Refs
ler's future endeavors might be attended with
The literary portion of the program was
concluded by a "Parting Song" by the school.
All were then invited to partake of the boun-
tiful refreshments, and all gave evidence of
their appreciation by hearty participation
thereof The genial Interchange hf sentimenta
among the students, the huoyancy Of spirits,
the merry laugh of youth, and the soul -atirring
existing among all rendered the
second reunion of the Union Bridge Elemen-
tary and High School an affair fraught with
pleasant memories. And all seemed to enter
tain the hope that those who may he connected
with the school in the future may realize as
much real pleasure and profit as others have
found in the past years of its successful ope-
ration. -
stenersYille Items.
Messrs, John Hyers and VIM, StonesifeF, Of
the Mt. Pleasant Band, accompanied the
Westminster Band to Union bridge on hst
Saturday evening.
A horse belonging TO John Miller was taken
out of his field one night last week, and a
mule left in its stead. Mr.. Miller has recov-
cred his horse again.
d. f. Shriver & Co. have added to their
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